Jimmy and Joe talk through how we speak to one another as Christians and focus in on Eph. 4:29. Why do so many of us neglect being more careful and constructive with our words? How can we do better?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 16:55)Is the Nuclear Family in America Passing from the Scene? Understanding the Difference Between the Nuclear Family and the Natural FamilyThe Nuclear Family Is No Longer the Norm. Good. by New York Times (Jessica Grose)Part II (16:55 – 20:25)The Cultural Left Hates the Nuclear Family and Its Marketization — But More Importantly, It Hates the Natural Family Built into the Structures of Creation Even MorePart III (20:25 – 27:05)‘I’m a Trans Woman, Not an Attack on God’s Creation’: The Basic Issue Appears in The New York TimesI’m a Trans Woman. Bullies Don’t Surprise Me, but Allies Still Do. by New York Times (Jennifer Finney Boylan)I’m Transgender. I Won’t be Getting an X on My Passport. by Washington Post (Abeni Jones)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 09:29) A Falloff in Patriotism Leads to Drop Off in Enlistments: And a Clear Partisan Divide Endangers Our MilitaryPatriotism’s Decline Imperils the Military by Wall Street Journal (Owen West and Kevin Wallsten)Part II (09:29 – 16:42) Why Has Our Society Changed Such That Many Families Cannot Live Under One Income? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (16:42 – 19:03) If Muslims Respect the Old Testament, Why Do They Persecute the Jews? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (19:03 – 23:56) How Has American Culture Degraded Women? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 18-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (23:56 – 26:38) Do You Have Any Encouragement For Students Who Feel Intimidated After Realizing How Much More They Need to Learn? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.